Green Materials

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Majority of Builders, Consumers Perceive Reduced Prices on Materials Will Help Green Homes Become More Affordable
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The Goods on Hardwoods: How Green Is Engineered Hardwood Flooring?

Sustainability efforts have made materials such as engineered hardwood flooring arguably more eco-friendly than materials like bamboo. More

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Materials Exchange: Online Building Materials Exchange Site Looks to Expand

A building materials exchange site for New York and North Carolina is looking to expand to other parts of the country. More

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Merit Award, Green Remodeling Over $250,000: Clean and Green

Converted from an apartment building to a single-family residence, this project ó though deceptively simple in plan ó offers plenty of rich detail and green design elements. More

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Stepping up to Solar: Photovoltaic Panels

Specifying and installing photovoltaic panels is a straightforward operation ñ after you get a homeís energy needs down and the panels' orientation worked out. More

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Cali Bamboo CaliCork Cork Flooring

The maker's first cork flooring line, CaliCork, is a ready-to-lay product made from cork used in wineries. More

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The Specialist: Defining a Niche

These remodelers identified a need in their markets and branched out, garnering more leads and helping to sustain their businesses. More

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Home Star Legislation Passes House

Representatives vote 246-161 in favor of the Energy Retrofit Act. More

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Steel Siding and Metal Roofing Gaining Attention

For one Minnesota remodeler, client interest in durability and sustainability is driving sales of steel siding and metal roofing. More

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Community Outreach: Green Building

Hosting green-project open houses helps educate the public about sustainable materials and building practices. More

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